JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP MINISTRY And

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP MINISTRY and OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER

PARTICIPANT WAIVER

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY.

By signing this agreement you give up your right to bring a court action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any injury to yourself or your property or for your death however caused arising out of your participation in the John Brown University Leadership Ministry or Outdoor Adventure Center.

I agree that my participation in this John Brown University Outdoor Leadership/Outdoor Adventure Center course, clinic, training or trip is voluntary. I agree, on behalf of myself, my assigns, executors, and heirs, to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, and HOLD HARMLESS John Brown University, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, damage, or claim of any kind arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this program. This shall include, but is not limited to, damages and claims on account of personal injury, property damage, death, or accident of any kind in any way related to my participation in, or transportation to or from this program, and any act or omission of a third party that impacts my participation in, or separation from, or transportation to or from this program.

I understand that John Brown University does not provide any accident or medical insurance and that I am required to provide my own accident and medical insurance. I hereby agree that I am financially responsible for all such expenses. I understand I may be far from medical facilities. I understand that John Brown University does not provide any private vehicle insurance and that I am required to provide my own private vehicle insurance should I elect to use my own vehicle for transportation to or from a course, clinic, training or trip. In the event of accident or injury in my private vehicle, I agree to the same terms outlined above.

In the event I engage in behavior that is considered by John Brown University to be detrimental to me, other participants, or this program, John Brown University shall have the right to dismiss me from the course, clinic, training or trip while retaining all payments. I hereby certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in this course, clinic, training or trip. I further state that I am cognizant of all the inherent dangers of participation and the risks involved in this course, clinic, training or trip which includes, but is not limited to drowning, rockfall, lightning, extreme weather conditions, environmental injuries, road crossings, motor vehicle accidents, equipment failure, wildlife attacks, insect-borne diseases, etc. I understand that it is my responsibility to verify that my equipment, whether rented from John Brown University or acquired elsewhere, is in good working order. I state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release. If a minor, I understand this form needs to be signed by my parent or legal guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual.

______Signature of Participant (must be at least 18 years old) Date

______Printed Name of Participant

______Signature of Parent or Guardian (if Participant is under 18 years old) Date

______Printed Name of Parent or Guardian